Lunada Bay Elementary vs Ridgecrest Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lunada Bay Elementary
Palos Verdes Estates · Public elementary · Grades K–5
329 students
Ridgecrest Intermediate
Rancho Palos Verdes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
| Measure | Lunada Bay Elementary Palos Verdes Estates, California | Ridgecrest Intermediate Rancho Palos Verdes, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #749 of 5,693 | #64 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10396 of 50,301 | #1419 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 329 | 881 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 881 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| city | Palos Verdes Estates | Rancho Palos Verdes |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgecrest Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 71.3).
- •Ridgecrest Intermediate does better on math proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Ridgecrest Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Ridgecrest Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 11.2%).
- •Lunada Bay Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 24.5).
- •Ridgecrest Intermediate is the larger school with 881 students compared with 329.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lunada Bay Elementary better than Ridgecrest Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgecrest Intermediate ranks higher (80.5 vs 71.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lunada Bay Elementary and Ridgecrest Intermediate?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Palos Verdes Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lunada Bay Elementary: 329. Ridgecrest Intermediate: 881. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lunada Bay Elementary and Ridgecrest Intermediate rank in California?
Lunada Bay Elementary is 749th of 5,693 and Ridgecrest Intermediate is 64th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).